Issue link: https://newsleader.uberflip.com/i/313059
The Gator Wilderness Camp has announced that its Sixth Annual Redfish Spot Tournament and Free Kids Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday, May 24, at Ken Thompson Park on Lido Key (1700 Ken Thompson Parkway) from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration for the adult tournament will be conducted from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 23, at Der Dutchman Restaurant (3713 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota). The Captains Meeting will at 6:45 p.m. with dinner provided, a news release says. Anglers will be released from City Island in Ken Thompson Park early on the morning of May 24, the release notes. The redfish with the most spots will win, the release points out. More than $5,000 in cash and prizes will be distributed. All proceeds from the tournament will go directly to The Gator Wilderness Camp, the release says. Also on May 24, the organization's Second Annual Free Kids Fishing Derby will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. in Ken Thompson Park. Free fishing poles will be provided for the first 100 children, the release notes. Gator Camp's mission statement points out that it supports boys ages 10 to 15 "who wrestle with broken and dysfunctional issues within their families, schools and communities." For more information visit gatorwilderness- camp.com/fishing.html. REDFISH TOURNAMENT AND FREE KIDS FISHING DERBY PLANNED www.gatorwildernesscamp.com Saturday, May 24, 2014 Ken Thompson Park 1700 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236 Tournament begins at Safe Daylight - 3 PM Scales open at 1:00 PM and close at 3:00 PM Gator Wilderness Camp partners with parents of adolescent boys to address broken and dsyfunctional family issues. Gator Camp is a year round, faith-based, camping program designed especially to serve 10-15 year old boys in southwest Florida. 1st Place $2,500.00 2nd Place $1,000.00 3rd Place $500.00 www.sarasotaredfi sh.com SPOT SPOT SPOT SPOT SPOT SPOT T O U R N A M E N T SPOT SPOT SPOT SPOT SPOT SPOT SPOT SPOT SPOT SPOT SPOT SPOT SPOT SPOT SPOT Sarasota REDFISH Over $5,000 in Prizes Every Year Redfi sh with the MOST SPOT wins! 6 th Annual Registration & Captain's Meeting Friday, May 23, 2014 Der Dutchman Restaurant 3713 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL 34232 Registration 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Entry Fee $75/Angler Captain's Meeting 6:45 PM Food & drink provided, free giveaways & more! All proceeds will benefi t Gator Wilderness Camp School Redfi sh Spot Tournament Sarasota News Leader May 16, 2014 Page 83